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US consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell in February from an 11-year high amid worries over slowing economic growth, suggesting a recent weakness in spending might last for a while.
The ebb in sentiment came despite strong job gain

South Korea's imports of Iranian crude oil rose 6.5 per cent in November from a year earlier, but shipments for the first 11 months of the year were still below the 2013 average, in line with international sa

Iran resumed gasoil imports this quarter after a gap of several months on rising consumption of heating oil during winter, but the arrivals are unlikely to continue as the demand is only seasonal, industry source

About 70 per cent of food products in the Gulf Cooperation Council are imported, of which cereals comprise around 55 per cent, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan analysis.
Marginal farming activities owing to limited water

About 70 per cent of food products in the Gulf Cooperation Council are imported, of which cereals comprise around 55 per cent, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan analysis.
Marginal farming activities owing to limited water

India bought 60 per cent more Iranian oil in October than a year ago as refiners held to higher volumes despite signs that world powers and Iran might not reach a final agreement on Tehran's disputed nuclear programme before a November 24

Trade between Dubai and Kuwait grew 6.1 per cent in the first half of the year to reach Dh10.3 billion ($2.8 billion), which included imports, exports and re-exports, according to a Dubai Customs official.
Dubai Customs received a